Sales Representative
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Super Micro Computer. Germany - Cologne.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build accurate quotations from product setups and each customer's requirements
- Turn RFQs, RFPs, BOMs, and customer requests into technical and commercial offers
- Use configuration, CPQ, pricing, and catalog tools to assemble solutions
- Check pricing, margins, approvals, and policy compliance before offers go out
- Track revisions, approvals, follow-ups, and records across the quotation lifecycle
What you bring
- A business, engineering, IT, or related degree, or equivalent practical experience
- At least two years in sales support, inside sales, quotation management, or similar work
- Fluency in spoken and written English, with German valued as an additional language
- Strong accuracy, analytical discipline, and comfort handling several quotations under time pressure
Who this fits
You’ll suit work that combines sales support, operations, and technical solution configuration. The role fits someone comfortable learning complex products and systems while working closely with Sales Managers, Pre-Sales Engineers, Product Management, and Operations. Experience with IT infrastructure, hardware, technical solution sales, CPQ, ERP, CRM, pricing, or international sales can strengthen your fit.
From the employer
Job Req ID: 28274
About Supermicro:
Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are amongst the fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer many new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us to drive accelerated growth and technology-led innovation in the global marketplace.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a structured and detail-oriented Sales Representative who specializes in creating accurate and competitive sales quotations based on product configurations and customer requirements. This role focuses on translating technical and commercial inputs into professional offers and supporting the sales team with fast, precise, and compliant pricing and configurations. It is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of sales, operations, and technical solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create, manage, and deliver accurate sales quotations based on predefined product configurations and customer-specific requirements.
- Confident and professional communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Analyze RFQs, RFPs, BOMs, and customer requests and translate them into technical and commercial proposals.
- Configure solutions using internal configuration tools, CPQ systems, pricing tools, and product catalogs.
- Ensure pricing accuracy, margin compliance, and alignment with company policies and approval processes.
- Collaborate closely with Sales Managers, Pre-Sales Engineers, Product Management, and Operations teams.
- Support the sales team with technical and commercial clarifications during the sales process.
- Manage the full quotation lifecycle, including revisions, approvals, and follow-ups.
- Ensure fast turnaround times while maintaining high quality and accuracy.
- Keep CRM, ERP, and internal documentation systems up to date.
- Stay informed about product updates, pricing changes, and configuration rules.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2+ years of experience in sales support, inside sales, quotation management, or a similar role.
- Strong analytical and structured working style.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Technical affinity or strong interest in technical products and solutions.
- Willingness and ability to learn complex product configurations, tools, and systems.
- Experience with CPQ tools, ERP systems, or CRM systems is a plus.
- Ability to work under time pressure and manage multiple quotations in parallel.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
Language Skills:
- Fluency in English is required (written and spoken).
- German language skills are a strong plus and highly valued.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in IT infrastructure, hardware, or technical solution sales.
- Understanding of pricing models, margin calculations, and discount structures.
- Experience in an international sales environment.
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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